First look at Hollyoaks' Bobby Costello's funeral as McQueens and Tony Hutchinson break down in tears after his murder
The teenager - who is played by actor Zachary Sutcliffe in the Channel 4 soap - will be
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Zachary Sutcliffe played Bobby Costello in Hollyoaks
Credit: Lime Pictures
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The McQueens assemble to say goodbye to troubled Bobby
Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell
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The killer was murdered by serial killer Jez Blake
Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell
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Mercedes is supported by mum Myra for the tough day
Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell
The teen escaped from prison and narrowly avoided being sold into Clare Devine's child sex exploitation ring before becoming Jez's latest victim.
And his family will be plunged into mourning by the shocking event.
Mercedes
, dressed all in black, leads the family as they pay their respects to her son at the local church.
Meanwhile, Tony Hutchinson also looks utterly bereft as he
watches
on from the sidelines.
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Fans will watch the shocking scenes on Wednesday on
E4
with the episode also streaming on Channel 4.
A source said: 'Bobby's return was only going to be for limited stint but his death will have explosive consequences.
'With Jez claiming more and more victims, their loved ones will be left behind determined to get justice.
'This twist is going to set Jez against his own sister-in-law Mercedes McQueen and once she discovers the truth - hell hath no fury.'
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The
He said: 'Channel4's much loved soap, Hollyoaks, is having quite a year.
'While most soaps are in decline, its viewership for the year to date is up 11% thanks to the brilliant creative leadership Lime's Hannah Cheers and our own Louise Donald.'
Later this year the Channel 4 soap will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a month-long celebration including a major stunt and a battle between two of the show's biggest villains - Jez Blake and Clare Devine.
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Will Mercedes find out the truth of what happened to her son?
Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell
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Tony Hutchinson looks emotional as he watches the funeral from the sidelines
Credit: Aaron Parfitt / Stephen Farrell
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